Overviewdirector of sourcing, co manufacturing, chemicals - americaslocation: mexico – remotetravel: 35% - 50%visa sponsorship: not available for this positionlanguages: fluency in english and spanish requiredready to lead supply chain excellence across the americas?Join our dynamic team as the director of sourcing and take the helm of our americas supply chain strategy!
you'll be the mastermind behind 50% of our total americas acquisition costs, orchestrating a complex network of packagers, blenders, and chemical suppliers across the usmca region.
if you thrive on building strategic partnerships, love the challenge of optimizing multi-million dollar operations, and want to make a tangible impact on our bottom line, this role is calling your name.this isn't your typical sourcing role – you'll be part supply chain strategist, part relationship builder, and part financial wizard, all while leading a team that keeps our business moving forward.
plus, with our remote-first culture, you can work from anywhere in mexico while traveling domestically and internationally to build those crucial supplier relationships that drive our success.responsibilitiesstrategic leadership & team developmentlead with purpose: champion servant leadership while developing a small, high-performing team that embodies our company valuestalent development: create experiential learning opportunities and growth plans that unlock your team's potentialstrategic vision: develop 3-5 year strategies that optimize costs, improve processes, and leverage cutting-edge technology solutionssourcing excellencestrategic sourcing: lead comprehensive sourcing processes for our americas packager/blender network and chemical spendmarket intelligence: conduct deep-dive analysis of raw materials, commodities, and supplier markets to identify opportunitiessupplier discovery: utilize rfi/rfp/rfq frameworks to identify best-in-class suppliers that align with our values and deliver exceptional resultssmart negotiations: balance multiple criteria including financial stability, quality, service, cost, and cultural fitsupplier relationship managementpartnership building: implement comprehensive srm programs that align supplier performance with our strategic goalscontract management: lead negotiations and manage contracts with critical packagers, blenders, and chemical suppliersperformance optimization: drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver cost efficiencies and operational excellenceglobal collaboration: support sourcing strategy development across our global supply chain, eimea, and asia pac regionsbusiness continuity & risk managementrisk mitigation: develop and maintain actionable business continuity plans that ensure uninterrupted supplystrategic planning: provide leadership in functional risk management, from design to implementationcrisis leadership: navigate supply chain challenges while maintaining desired service levelsfinancial management & forecastingbudget leadership: develop cost of goods budgeting and forecasting strategies for acquisition costscost modeling: create detailed cost models that provide transparency and accuracy for both market-based and contractual changesstrategic cost management: lead initiatives that improve resource allocation and drive ebitda goalsqualificationseducation & experience10+ years of supply chain sourcing experience with chemicals, components, and co-manufacturing services10+ years in manufacturing and manufacturing leadership roles10+ years leading sourcing in outsourced manufacturing environments10+ years of strategic domestic and global sourcing experienceproven track record in supplier relationship management and sourcing financial managementbachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or finance (coursework in chemistry, biology, engineering, or packaging is a bonus)valid passport and visa for international travelessential skillsbilingual proficiency in english and spanishstrategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plansnegotiation expertise with complex, multi-stakeholder agreementsfinancial acumen for cost modeling, budgeting, and p&l impact analysisleadership excellence with experience developing high-performing teamscultural intelligence for working across diverse markets and regionsabout uswhy you'll love this roleglobal impact: shape supply chain strategy across the americas while collaborating with international teamsstrategic influence: drive decisions that directly impact our ebitda and long-term growthrelationship building: develop partnerships with industry leaders across diverse marketsresults-driven: see the direct impact of your work on our bottom line and operational excellencegrowth opportunity: lead a critical function in a dynamic, values-driven organizationremote flexibility: work from anywhere in mexico with meaningful travel to build key relationshipsour "why"at wd-40 company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes.
our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.why you should applya strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 91% experiences a sense of belonging.a learning-based culture where 85% of our people believe they can achieve their career objectives.over 94% employee engagement as of the february 2025 global employee survey results.96% of our people report that they "love to tell people that they work for wd-40 company"!Do you align with our values?Please, only consider employment with wd-40 company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: we live, breathe, and play by our valuesevery day.at wd-40 company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging.
all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.#li-cm1
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